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Supporting people with learning disabilities and dementia

People with learning disabilities are at an increased risk of developing dementia at an earlier age. Research has shown 1 in 3 people with Down’s Syndrome aged over 50 will develop dementia. People with Down’s Syndrome are also at a higher risk of dementia before the age of 50. To help...

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Nearly 50% of older people in Northern Ireland are more fearful of crime and falling victim to scams than 2 years ago. This is according to a study carried out by the Pensioner's Parliament and it comes after a report found that 1 in 4 older people in Northern Ireland have fallen victim to a scam...